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Police & Fire
Unanimous Choice For New Mahwah Police Chief Respected For His Professionalism, Expertise
A highly decorated and widely respected law enforcement veteran was unanimously approved as Mahwah's new police chief Monday night. Timothy O'Hara was chosen by Mayor Jim Wysocki as the 9th police chief in Mahwah's nearly 80-year-history. The Township Council approved the appointment of O'Hara at the June 19 public meeting to succeed four-year Police Chief Stephen Jaffe, whose retirement becomes effective July 1. The vote was 7-0. Wysocki said O'Hara is an excellent choice because of his professionalism, among other strengths. The mayor should know -- he's a retired police township polic…
Obituaries
Jersey Shore Fire Chief Tim Pfleger Dies, 32
A Jersey Shore fire department is mourning the loss of their chief. Keyport Fire Department Chief Tim Pfleger, 32, died over the weekend, the department announced on Facebook. Pfleger had been hurt in an accident returning from the fire academy in July, NJ Advance Media reports. Pfleger joined the department as a cadet in 2007. The following year, he joined Keyport Fire Patrol, having served as a lieutenant and captain. In 2019, Pfleger was elected as the Third Assistant Chief of the Department. He served two more years as an Assistant Chief until he was elected as the 2022 Chief of Depart…
Obituaries
Lifelong Morris County Resident, Faithful Church Deaconess Dies Unexpectedly, 39
Lifelong Morris County resident and faithful church deaconess Shanell Renee Henderson died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 14. She was 39. Born in Morristown, Shanell was a “miracle child” who suffered health issues as an infant and was given a two percent chance at survival, her obituary says. “Thirty-nine years later, she exemplified the sufficiency of God’s grace and mercy,” reads her memorial. Shanell graduated from Morristown High School in 2001 before briefly attending The Chubb Institute in East Hanover. She was also a faithful member and singer in the choir at Union Baptist Church in…
Business
American Dream: Juicy Platters Expands To Paramus
Juicy Platters is expanding to Paramus. The Mediterranean-inspired, Halal, platter joint will open in a leased space at 393 Rt 17 South. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juicy! - Halal With Heart (@juicyplatters) Juicy Platters is expected to open sometime in the summer once construction has been completed, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice. Owned by Jaffar Wahdat, Juicy Platters quickly gained popularity after opening on Broadway in Fair Lawn in 2011. Wahdat expanded to Hackensack and Harrison over the course of 10 years…
Police & Fire
NJ Native, Sailor Saves Life At The Gym
The life-saving drills that US Navy sailor Ryan P. Lighten had performed while stationed in San Antonio were muscle memory during a recent trip to the gym. “I was working out on the bench press with my earbuds in, when one of my future sailors ran up to me with a scared look on his face, yelling franticly,” said Lighten, 29, of Newark. “He told me there was a man lying on the floor unresponsive and not breathing.” Future Sailor Dominic Rodgers knew the Navy provided CPR training to all of its personnel, which is why he ran straight to Lighten, he said. Without hesitation, Lighten sprung in…